. Title: Paint Prep Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5 days/week) Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months) 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM CT, Monday–Friday, eligible for overtime 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM CT, Monday–Friday, eligible for overtime Overview: Global Power Components is a growing manufacturer of heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for the power generation industry. We are seeking a Paint Prep team member to support our Industrial Painters and help keep production moving efficiently. This position is responsible for preparing materials, surfaces, tools, and equipment for the painting process. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Assist Industrial Painters by gathering and preparing materials, tools, equipment, paint supplies, and other items needed for each job. • Prepare steel and aluminum surfaces for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, taping, grinding, and other preparation methods. • Mask and protect areas of fabricated components that should not be painted. • Move materials, parts, tools, and supplies throughout the paint department as needed. • Set up work areas and ensure painters have the necessary materials and equipment available to complete jobs efficiently. • Assist with cleaning and maintaining paint equipment, tools, and work areas. • Keep the paint department clean, organized, and properly stocked. • Follow work instructions and direction from painters, leads, and supervisors. • Support production needs and changing priorities throughout the shift. • Follow all company safety procedures and required PPE guidelines. • Perform other paint department and general production duties as assigned. Requirements: • Previous manufacturing, production, construction, automotive, or industrial experience preferred, but not required. • Previous experience with sanding, masking, grinding, surface preparation, or paint preparation is a plus. • Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders, and other preparation equipment. • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic. • Willingness to learn industrial paint preparation processes and procedures. • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Flexibility to support changing production priorities and overtime as needed. • Ability to follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE. • Must meet all required pre-employment screening requirements.